Okay! I'm finally on winter break after all my college finals, and I have updated and figured out who Hikaru's partner is ^^ Enjoy, and please review!
(Hikaru's POV)
I woke up and looked around.
This is not my room…
Everything was different, there was a desk and the bed was different. Then I saw a mirror in the corner. I rose from the mysterious bed and stumbled over to the large mirror. What I saw disturbed me.
In front of me stood a boy, skinny and pale, with white hair except for the ends, which were blood red. One eye was covered by an eye patch, but the other was sunken in and the clothes he was wearing were barely hanging on his shoulders, the odd thing was, he had large canines as well.
I reached towards the mirror and realized that, this was me. Then, I spotted someone being reflected in the mirror. I turned quickly and collapsed on the floor, zaiphon in front of me aimed at said person.
"Haha, what's wrong, Pet? Didn't expect to see me here?"
"Get away! Don't come near me!"
Despite my protests, the white haired figure moved closer and bet down in front of me grabbing my chin, forcing me to face his smug face before he whispered in my ear.
"I only came to tell you not to get your hopes up. Just because you have control again doesn't mean I won't stop. I will return to take you and Teito."
"Stay away! Leave us alone!"
I launched my zaiphon at him, but he was gone and it just crashed into the wall. My breathing still ragged, I got up and ran out of the room. I didn't know where I was going. I just knew I had to get away from there.
"Hey! Watch it you jerk!"
I had run into someone. A boy my age, not much taller than me with short black hair with a long red braid hanging on the side and light blue eyes. So light, they looked almost silver.
"Well? Aren't you gonna apologize?"
"Sorry. I wasn't watching were I was going."
He looked at me weird before sighing and helping me up, mumbling about how he's too nice or something.
"Look. I don't know what you're doing, but quit running around like an idiot. Some people are here to study and they don't need some mutt wandering around."
He turned around to leave, but I grabbed his sleeve, hoping he could help me.
"Do you know where the cafeteria is?"
"Are you serious?"
I tilted my head slightly to the left and looked at him confused. He flinched and sweat rolled down his forehead.
"Ugh! Fine! Just giving me those puppy dog eyes!…Damn mutt."
I smiled excitedly, before hanging off his arm as he took me to the cafeteria.
I wonder why I'm acting like this. Something's changed and I'm not quite sure I like it.
"We're here! Now let go of me!"
I quickly let go and pinched the bridge of my nose.
"Sorry. I don't know what came over me. Thank you though for bringing me here…"
Where'd he go?
(Teito's POV)
I was trying my hardest to focus on bascule training, but my thoughts kept drifting to Hikaru. I hadn't seen him since Labrador took him and that was a week ago. According to him, Hikaru hopefully would wake up soon, although we don't know what side effects he would have when he does. I just hope they aren't as bad as the ones I've been dreaming of.
"Oi! Ya damned brat! Are you ever gonna eat?"
"He's right, Teito. You haven't been eating as much as you should, and it isn't good for your health."
"I know, it's just-"
I was cut off as the doors to the cafeteria slammed open and someone fell to the floor. Whoever it was got up and brushed himself off and then realized that all eyes were on him. Then I realized, it was Hikaru!
"Hikaru! You're awake!"
I ran over and tackled him to the ground, earning a silent giggle from him, as I very nearly burst out into tears.
"Geeze you brat. Ya had us worrying for a while there, although I do like your new hair style."
"Really? I kinda like it too!"
"Oh no. Don't tell me. You're still not better! Labrador!"
I heard a slap and saw Hikaru with his palm on his face, shaking his head.
"Sorry. I've been doing that for some reason, though I can't figure out why."
I just laughed. He was finally better, even if he wasn't completely right in the head.
"I missed you, Hikaru."
"And I you, but there's just one problem."
"And what's that?"
Grrrrr…
"I'm starving."
"Well come on then! I'm sure there's plenty!"
(Hikaru's POV)
After eating at least seven servings of that fish-eyed soup and a few other things, I headed out to the garden again. I felt someone following me, but I didn't care. I sat on the edge of a fountain and Razette popped up hanging her arms around my neck.
"Hey there. Did you miss me?"
She nodded her head and smiled, before Castor finally decided to show himself.
"Ah, Razette. I see you missed Hikaru."
She nodded again but this time, she came out of the fountain and hugged Castor.
"Is there something you needed, Castor?"
"Yes, actually. How would you like to take the bishop's exam?"
"Why?"
"Well, you can get a pass that'll allow you to travel the world with no inspections from the military and it'll give you free lodging…and Teito's already preparing to take it."
"Why didn't you say so? There's no way I'm going to let him do this alone! So, when is it?"
"…Well you see, that's the problem. The exam is in a week. Teito had a month to prepare, but I'm unsure on whether you could be ready in a week."
"Hey! Don't doubt me! I'm sure I could pull it off!"
"Really? You have to memorize the 77 volumes of the Barsburg Bible-"
"Already did that when I lived at the church."
"And, you are tested on your Zaiphon techniques using a bascule. Teito had a hard time with this, and just barely managed to use the bascule properly recently."
"Can't be too hard. Sign me up. I'll do it."
"That's what I thought you'd say, so I already signed you up. Oh, but there's one more problem…since you're suppose to do it in pairs; you'll have to do it with someone else, because Teito is already paired up with a Hakuren Oak."
"What? Then who am I suppose to do the exam with?"
"Well, if you would follow me, I'll show you to your new room, as well as get you some examinee clothes and the examinee badge."
After I had changed into a dark blue examinee robe with gold trim, Castor led me towards the dorms.
"And this is you're new partner for the exam."
"Nice to meet you…Wait! You're that guy who helped me before!"
"Oh crap. You're the mutt with the puppy dog face!"
"Puppy dog face?"
I tilted my head slightly to the left again, confused.
"See! That! Right there! Can he get a different room?"
"No. I'm sorry. You are the only one without a partner at this time and besides, you two seem to get along."
"We do not!"
"Well, Hikaru, I hope to see you tonight for some bascule training, so get some rest."
He left, leaving me with my new roommate.
"So, um…who are you?" (insert confused puppy dog face)
"Nastu Reijiro…and you mutt?"
"Hikaru Ryutan."
"I see. Do I want to know why you talk through zaiphon?"
I looked down, ashamed and not wanting to tell, but decided that he should know since we'll be working together for the exams. I undid my collar and showed him the scars.
"Well that sucks. Anything else I should know?"
I thought for a bit, before I shrugged my shoulders.
"The only other thing is that if I get hot at night I take off my shirt!…Crap! I mean…Don't touch me?"
Wow, fail Hikaru. You just made yourself out to look like an idiot.
"Uh-huh, and apparently you're subject to random mood swings as well. Well great. I'm stuck with a weirdo. Whatever, I'm gonna get some food. Just don't trash the room or anything."
The door closed and I fell onto my bed, taking off my robe and eye patch, falling asleep instantly. One hand over my eyes, the other under my shirt, resting on my stomach.
What a crazy day.
Sneak Peak:
"Just wait for me, Pet. I'll be there for you and Teito soon enough."
"No! Stay away! Leave us alone!"
"Oi! Stop throwing crap at me!"
I awoke with a start, covered in a cold sweat, and realized that it was just a dream.
"Geeze! What's your problem! I was just trying to wake you up since that bishop was…looking for…you."
"Sorry. It was a nightmare…Is something wrong?"
"Your eye…and those scars…"
I looked down and saw no shirt on to cover the scars and brands, then I put my hand on my face and realized that my red eye was uncovered.
What's he gonna do? Leave me, like the rest?…
I got up, grabbed my patch and shirt and ran as fast as I could to where I was supposed to meet Castor; just barely catching Nastu mumble 'demon' under his breath.
Great, that's all I need, is someone else to call me a demon.
And I ran, hearing familiar voices calling me 'monster' and 'demon', until I ran into something.
"Hello, Pet."